The Masters III: Michelangelo – Flashcards
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What is Pieta?
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A sculpture of Mary holding Jesus' body
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In addition to being a religious symbol, the statue David also _______________________.
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Served as a reminder of Florence's republican state
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What is the name of the sculpture below?
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Moses', 1513-1515. (s)
Intended for Pope Julius II funeral monument this magnificent work was designed to be the central figure of the mausoleum.
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Who commissioned Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?
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Pope Julius II
Between 1508 and 1512, under the patronage of Pope Julius II, Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a masterpiece without precedent, that was to change the course of Western art.
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What family did Michelangelo become the chief artist for?
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Medici
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What is the most famous scene in the Sistine Chapel?
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The creation of Adam
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Who sculpted the Old Sacristy, opposite the New Sacristy by Michelangelo?
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Brunelleschi
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What was the intended purpose for New Sacristy? (below)
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It was supposed to be a tomb for Pope Julius II.
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Which of the following is not one of Michelangelo's famous works?
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Peter
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How are the Sistine Chapel paintings arranged?
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They begin at the altar and end near the chapel entrance.
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What does The Creation of Adam depict?
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God giving Adam the spark of life
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What material did Michelangelo use to sculpt David?
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Marble
